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tralac Newsletter ~ July 2019

This issue of the tralac Newsletter focuses on dispute settlement in trade agreements, emphasizing recent developments in Africa. This topic has gained increasing recognition in recent years and sheds light on the benefits of rules-based trade governance.

<p>This issue of the tralac Newsletter focuses on dispute settlement in trade agreements, emphasizing recent developments in Africa. This topic has gained increasing recognition in recent years and sheds light on the benefits of rules-based trade governance.</p>

AfCFTA enters into force

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force on 30 May 2019, with the operational phase of the Agreement officially launched on 7 July 2019. The text of the Agreement and other legal documents and analysis are available on our AfCFTA Resources page.

<p>The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement entered into force on 30 May 2019, with the operational phase of the Agreement officially launched on 7 July 2019. The text of the Agreement and other legal documents and analysis are available on our AfCFTA Resources page.</p>

tralac’s Message on Mandela Day 2019: Good Governance and the State

Mandela Day is a reminder that Good Governance will only be achieved through dedicated effort, inclusivity, transparent structures, and vigilance, This is true for national, regional and multilateral levels of governance.

<p>Mandela Day is a reminder that Good Governance will only be achieved through dedicated effort, inclusivity, transparent structures, and vigilance, This is true for national, regional and multilateral levels of governance.</p>

tralac’s Women in Trade Governance Network

tralac is establishing a ‘Women in Trade Governance Network’ that targets female professionals working in trade policy and governance. Find out more about this initiative and how you can join the WiTG Network.

<p>tralac is establishing a ‘Women in Trade Governance Network’ that targets female professionals working in trade policy and governance. Find out more about this initiative and how you can join the WiTG Network.</p>

In the News

tralac’s Daily News Selection

tralac’s Daily News Selection

20 Aug 2019

tralac’s Daily News Selection

tralac’s Daily News Selection

19 Aug 2019

Ghana organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Harnessing the benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana beyond Aid

Ghana organises a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Harnessing the benefits of the AfCFTA for a Ghana beyond Aid

19 Aug 2019

SADC hosts the 39th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

SADC hosts the 39th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

19 Aug 2019

Publications

The Proposed Discourse in the WTO on the MSMEs Environment: A Case of South Africa

The Proposed Discourse in the WTO on the MSMEs Environment: A Case of South Africa

Thembekile Mlangeni and Dr. Bulelwa Maphela - 20 Aug 2019

Global Warming: A Paradigm shift is required to avert disaster

Global Warming: A Paradigm shift is required to avert disaster

Gavin van der Nest - 31 Jul 2019

Climate Change and Fiscal Policy – Implications and Options for African countries

Climate Change and Fiscal Policy – Implications and Options for African countries

Gavin van der Nest - 31 Jul 2019

Initial Assessments of Africa’s New Trade Information Portals

Initial Assessments of Africa’s New Trade Information Portals

John Stuart - 31 Jul 2019

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Trade Data Analysis

Ivory Coast: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

25 Jul 2019

Uganda: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

25 Jul 2019

Burkina Faso: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

25 Jul 2019

Tanzania: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

25 Jul 2019

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An update on the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement by African countries as of July 2019

Talkmore Chidede

01 Aug 2019

This blog provides an update of the ratification and implementation status of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) by African countries as of July 2019.[1] The TFA ent...

Calendar

Jul

25

Trade Facilitation: towards a practical agenda for southern Africa – Cape Town, 25 July 2019

Jul

22

Understanding international trade agreements: Examining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement – 22-24 July 2019, Cape Town

Jul

08

tralac’s Women in Trade Governance (WiTG) Development Programme – Cape Town, 8-12 July 2019

Jul

04

tralac-Sidley AfCFTA Breakfast Event – Geneva, 4 July 2019

Jun

26

Workshop on e-commerce, trade and the digital economy – Cape Town, 26-27 June 2019

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Latest documents

Ivory Coast: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Uganda: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Burkina Faso: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Tanzania: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Zimbabwe: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Mauritius: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Zambia: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Madagascar: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Mozambique: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

Morocco: Intra-Africa trade and tariff profile

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